‘Can I Add an ADU?’ How Homebuyers are Using RealAssist AI on Realtor.com for Their Most-Pressing Questions

Navigating the housing market often means tackling a mountain of unfamiliar real estate terms, complex tax programs, and fluctuating mortgage rates. But today’s home shoppers on Realtor.com® have new tools to answer tough questions.Launched this week, RealAssist AI is a homebuying assistant tool built in collaboration with Google Gemini and Google Cloud. It's designed to answer complex real estate questions in effortless, natural conversations.RealAssist guides consumers all the way through their questions, helps them explore properties, and connects them with local agents.Here is a look at the some of the top questions users are asking RealAssist AI on Realtor.com—and the types of insights the tool can provide. Questions about price and valuationMany people have been asking RealAssist what the average price per square foot is likely to be for homes in their area. According to Realtor.com data, the median listing price per square foot in the United States is $228 as of June 2026.However, the price per square foot can vary dramatically in different parts of the country, and it also varies based on factors such as lot size and condition of the home.Still, knowing the cost per square ...